TEP Psiquiatria exam-day guide
TEP Psiquiatria · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired identification document the testing provider requires. Confirm with the provider which specific documents are accepted and whether a secondary ID is needed; requirements vary by site and country.
Admission or confirmation document
Carry the admission ticket, scheduling confirmation, or registration email. Check the exact candidate name and appointment time, and confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy is acceptable.
Know the exact venue and arrival time
Reconfirm the test center address, building entrance, and the reporting time stated in your instructions. Plan to arrive with a buffer; confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled, as cutoff rules differ by center.
Permitted personal items only
Pack minimal belongings. Most centers restrict bags, phones, and smart devices to a locker or prohibit them entirely. Confirm with the provider the list of prohibited items and whether storage is available.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Bring water and a small snack only if the provider permits them in the waiting area or during scheduled breaks. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed inside the testing room.
Any approved accommodations documentation
If you were granted extra time, a separate room, or other accommodations, bring the approval letter. Confirm with the provider in advance how accommodations are activated on test day and whom to notify on arrival.
Medication and personal health supplies
Bring any prescribed medication you may need, in original labeled packaging. Confirm with the provider whether medication can be kept at your seat or must be stored outside the room, and what documentation is required.
Rest and travel logistics settled
Arrange transport, parking, or public transit in advance and protect sleep in the final nights. Avoid last-minute route changes; a calm, early arrival reduces avoidable errors more than extra last-minute study.
A short, single review sheet
Prepare one concise sheet of high-yield reminders for last-minute review only. Do not attempt to learn new material on test day; keep the sheet small and confirm with the provider whether outside notes may be carried into the waiting area.
Read the provider's candidate handbook
Review the official rules on identification, prohibited items, breaks, scoring, and misconduct before the exam. This guide is general; the provider's current handbook overrides any detail here.
Plan the day
Shift from broad review to consolidation. Revisit your own summary notes on high-yield topics, practice a timed block or two to rehearse pacing, and stop introducing unfamiliar sources. Confirm the venue, reporting time, and travel plan. Protect sleep: two full nights of rest before the exam matter more than one late night of cramming. Prepare the documents and items on the checklist and set them aside in one place.
Do a light, confidence-building review only, then stop early. Lay out ID, admission documents, and clothing for the next day. Check transport schedules and weather, set two alarms, and eat a normal meal at a normal hour. Avoid alcohol and heavy caffeine late in the day. Confirm with the provider any remaining question about arrival time or permitted items rather than guessing.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and avoid excessive caffeine if you are sensitive to it. Arrive at the center with a generous buffer before the reporting time. Keep conversation with other candidates light; last-minute comparisons tend to raise anxiety without improving performance. Follow staff instructions for check-in and secure personal items as directed.
Read each question stem fully and note what is being asked before looking at options. Answer straightforward items first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them; do not let one hard question consume disproportionate time. Watch the clock at planned checkpoints rather than continuously. Use scheduled breaks as permitted, and if you feel overwhelmed, take a slow breath and refocus on the next single question.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired identification in the exact form the provider requires. If you are unsure which documents qualify, confirm with the provider before test day; arriving without acceptable ID may result in being turned away.
Follow all instructions from test center staff, including where to store bags, phones, and smart devices. Unauthorized devices in the testing room are commonly treated as misconduct, so confirm with the provider what counts as prohibited.
Do not communicate with other candidates about exam content during the test or afterward in ways the provider prohibits. Sharing or soliciting recalled questions may violate the candidate agreement; confirm with the provider what is permitted.
Breaks are typically limited and may be monitored. Confirm with the provider in advance how many breaks are allowed, their length, and whether you may leave the testing area, since rules differ between centers and delivery formats.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers are penalized and how results are reported, are set by the provider. Do not assume a guessing strategy; confirm with the provider how the exam is scored before test day.
If you have an approved accommodation, follow the provider's procedure for activating it on test day and identify yourself to staff on arrival. Do not assume accommodations will be applied automatically without your notification.
If illness, a personal emergency, or a technical problem occurs, notify staff immediately and ask for the incident to be documented. Confirm with the provider afterward what rescheduling or reporting options apply to your situation.